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Driving to Yediburunlar Lighthouse Hotel, one’s first glimpse of the place comes at a high bend in the road where, at a distance, it looks like a miniature seaside version of Lhasa’s Potala Palace, sprawling along the edge of a sheer cliff. The Potala analogy holds in other respects too, for Yediburunlar is nothing if not a place steeped in an atmosphere of contemplative silence (well, to be honest, a silence broken not infrequently by the barking of the owners’ four dogs, though my partner, who’s normally uncomfortable around canines, felt fine around these particular dogs). It’s only to be expected that a place so strongly rooted both in its extreme natural environment and in the audacious vision of the Turkish-South African couple that built it from scratch and continues to run it is not going to be for everyone. We spent five days there in late November and absolutely loved it. Other reviewers have expressed a range of opinion about the accommodations, food, and hospitality. We stayed in a bungalow called Kardelen that has the most spectacular of all the magnificent views. It was spotlessly clean, furnished with beautifully upholstered chairs, a comfortable couch, carpets, and a work table, and there was plenty of hot water. The meals couldn’t have been tastier—fresh, home-made food expertly prepared with the accent on vegetables and fish, and a different dinner menu each night. The hospitality was cordial if not exactly convivial, and this suited us fine. Co-owner Leon was incredibly helpful with advice about hikes and other activities. When we expressed interest in a 10-mile day hike along one of his favorite trails, he offered to lead us. When we expressed interest in visiting a nearby olive oil pressing plant, he offered to drive us there. He also picked us up from the bus stop upon arrival and delivered us to the Dalaman airport upon departure (for an additional fee). For three of the five days of our visit, we were the only guests, so I can’t say what it would be like to be at Yediburunlar with a full house. In any event, I’d highly recommend late November as a great time for hiking the Lycian Way, and for spending time in this gem of a place.

Stayed: November 2012, travelled as a couple

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Everything about this spot was spectacular - the views, the rooms, the delicious food, the gracious hosts. We wished we had booked more than one night to stay - there are mountain bikes and hiking trails that can be taken down to the lagoons below.There are covered areas with hammocks for relaxing, backgammon, cards... A perfect stop on a trip along the turquiose coast.The only precaution is the 'scenic' mountain drive from Yediburunlar to Oliduniz. The roads are narrow and gravel/dirt covered, with many steep and sharp switchbacks. After that drive,we opted out of any scenic route. We were happy for cold beers upon arrival!!

Room Tip: Pay more for the rooms with the large windows overlooking the sea. Definitely worth it!

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Stayed: August 2012, travelled with friends

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The photos you see tell the truth: this hotel is in a stunning location. If you want to get away from it all, then this could be the place for you, as long as you expect rustic charm, rather than scenic sophistication.

The hotel makes the most of its location and isolation. All rooms enjoy very good views. It's in good walking country, there are well marked paths with colour coded paint marks on rocks as a guide, and also 2-3 hour guided walks every other day. There's a small pool, also with a stunning view, good for sunbathing, reading and then dipping in to cool off. (And the hotel has a really good collection of books to read too, much more than the usual selection of discarded thrillers and aga sagas).

If you're keen to escape, the absence of TV's is a bonus, as is limited internet access, though mobile phone reception is good (so just switch it off).

The food could be described as really good home cooking. Breakfast is yoghurt, muesli, dried fruits & nuts; home made bread & preserves; some kind of egg dish, e.g. scrambled, omelette, fried.Lunch is an optional extra: main course, usually with a side salad, costs about 20-30 Turkish Lire; good value I thought.Dinner is a variety of vegetarian dishes, some are hot, and some are salad. You serve yourself, most people had second helpings. Eating is communal with a few separate tables for two. We enjoyed some convivial dinners at the large table, and some on our own. A limited range of wines was available at very fair prices.

Rooms are equipped with large jacuzzi baths, strategically placed to wallow & enjoys the views. This works less well when the hot water gets used up. We never had hot water after dinner, and occasionally it was gone before dinner too. It seemed to be 100% reliable before 7p.m.

Our room (it was called a suite, but it was a room) had a hard bed which I found uncomfortable. It seems mean not to have courtesy soaps and shampoo: bring your own, don't get caught short, as you can't just nip out to the shops to buy some.

There have been lots of comments about pets. My perspective is:Domestic cats are a nuisance when they want to come into your room, so you have to keep the balcony door shut. When we failed to do this, the cat left evidence of its visit. I'm not sure how they could keep cats out of the kitchen.Domestic dogs were mostly kept tied up, but not all the time, and did have a tendency to jump up. They were also kept indoors somewhere under our room on the night there was a storm and howled for at least 2.5 hours from 3:00 a.m. (it maybe went on longer I'm not sure when they stopped, eventually I got back to sleep wearing ear plugs).

There are separate rooms in individual buildings in the grounds. If we had booked one of these, then the noise niggle would not have arisen.

I realise how difficult it is to write a review against the general trend without sounding overly picky or difficult to please but we did not like this hotel at all. We stayed here for three nights in the middle of a two week holiday and this establishment failed to meet hotel standards in far too many respects.I do think that our negative experience, at least in part, may have been room specific. We stayed in Rahas and having carefully read the hotel website, the Exclusive Escapes description and other reviews, we were totally taken aback by the poor standard in this room. For 'beautifully presented suite' read exceptionally basic and very rustic room with a shamefully inadequate bathroom. The furniture was shabby, although the bed was comfortable and there were some nice soft furnishings. The window catch was broken and we had to prop it shut with a rock from the garden. The drawers had knobs missing, the rug was old and threadbare and the coffee table was warped and shabby. The room safe was not attached to anything so would be easy to remove. None of this is acceptable in a hotel.The bathroom was very basic and with so little sound-proofing that we could hear simple converstations from the room next door. The 'bath with a view' indeed would have provided a 'view' to anyone passing on the path outside unless we kept the blind down thus obliterating the view both in and out!The views are undoubtedly spectacular and the peace and quite was lovely - oh except when the three dogs were fighting and growling at each other unchecked. Personally I am not comfortable with unfamiliar dogs and having them fighting, even if it was play fighting, in a hotel was unexpected and unacceptable. This is after all a hotel and not a private home.Leon was away during our stay and this may have impacted on aspects of our stay. We did not find Semra to be warm and welcoming. In fact when we arrived her 'welcome' was curt to the point of rudeness and in this intimate setting this left us feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable. We never saw the Exclusive Escapes Rep who apparently does not visit this hotel.We found the food to be good home cooking rather than the 'fabulous', 'imaginative' and 'superb' meals we were expecting. This was the least impressive food that we ate anywhere in Turkey. Semra never discussed the menu in advance, it was just eat it or leave it. Although breakfast and lunch were taken outside in the lovely setting, the evenings were too breezy and dinner was served in the woefully inadequate dining room that could barely accommodate all guests at a communal table. This was hostel style eating and not a hotel standard experience.If you have a better room than we had or you really are happy with the rustic i.e. shabby presentation, then perhaps this is the hotel for you. For us, the superb setting did not make up for the litany of shortcomings and we could not recommend it

Room Tip: Don't stay in Rahas!

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Stayed: September 2012, travelled as a couple

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My husband and I have two words that we feel best describes the Yediburunlar Lighthouse....."Imperfect Perfection"! The appeal of this resort lies not in sophistication or grandeur but in its simplicity and warm rustic charm. The grounds are anything but manicured. An informal collection of familiar and useful plants and herbs, long grasses laced with wild flowers, plain ornamentation, litchen encrusted walls, and natural stone pathways give the garden an unfettered beauty. And the topography of the surrounding area was breathtaking....mature olive trees, open vistas, distant mountains, the sea, and rolling pastures of rich textural dry stacked stone walls. My husband and I truly felt like we had entered another world. Then, at the end of a long, hard day of either hiking with Ragit and the family dogs, or simply vegging by the pool, nothing was more inviting than gathering around the simple trestle table in the dining room with our fellow guests. The relaxed meal of delicious, homemade vegetarian food, great Turkish wine, and easy conversation created a homey atmosphere and contributed to the feeling of 'rightness". Semra, our hostess, was lovely. She was always available to answer questions, yet she remained unabtrusive. Yediburnular Lighthouse may not be the perfect holiday for everyone but for us it provided a week of peace and stillness in a busy world.

Room Tip: The Kardelen room was amazing....very private, modern bathroom, and spectacular view.

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Stayed: September 2012, travelled as a couple

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We were in need of a relaxing holiday after a stressful year and this certainly fitted the bill. The scenery is breath taking and the hotel is quirky and unique- in a good way! The food was excellent. We are vegetarian and have found it difficult to get suitable food abroad, so it was wonderful to be able to experience authentic Turkish food. We had a fun-filled holiday, enjoying the two trips and the company at the hotel. Thank you Semra for a memorable holiday.

Stayed: September 2012, travelled as a couple

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What a way to spend our wedding anniversary ! Definately one of those special holidays that you couldn't possibly describe well enough to do it full justice.

We stayed for a week in the Mimosa - which had a hot-tub jacuzzi, its private, and perfect for relaxing with a beer after a days walk. Rooms were rustic and charming, bathroom was basic but did the job. Shelf of books in our room, and access to a book lined room in the main house meant there was always plenty of reading material if you just wanted to relax by the pool.

The walks are great, we went with the owner on guided walks every other day and, seeing how well marked they were, took ourselves off for walks in our free time too. Be warned, we walked to the beach (small pebbled and quiet, not another soul to be seen) – this was a very very very difficult assent. Great views and definitely worth the effort.

The food is gorgeous and mostly vegetarian. As a vegetarian, I was delighted to find delicious and varied food for a change, and on the odd day that there wasn’t a meat-dish, the meat-eaters didn't miss it at all. It is a buffet style and there was always sufficient for seconds !

The owners were helpful if approached, but will go about their own jobs without interaction if you do not need them.

There is one computer with slow internet access in the dining room – we didn’t need use it, and the break from mobile phones and emails was a blessing !

This is definately a holiday for peace and beautiful scenery. We will definately return.

Room Tip: The Eagles nest and Mimosa are down a path away from the main property, meaning more privacy. Mimos...

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Stayed: May 2012, travelled as a couple

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